# Bejeweled Classic vs Cubis Kingdoms

The clearest difference is rating: Bejeweled Classic at 4.6 against Cubis Kingdoms's 3.8. Bejeweled Classic also leads on ratings volume (137K vs 332) and chart position (#157 vs unranked). Cubis Kingdoms's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bejeweled Classic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cubis Kingdoms sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bejeweled Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bejeweled Classic has 137K ratings behind it against 332, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Bejeweled Classic's written reviews are positive against 44% of Cubis Kingdoms's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bejeweled Classic ships an update every 3 months, Cubis Kingdoms weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bejeweled Classic | Cubis Kingdoms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (137K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bejeweled-classic/id479536744/reviews)** | [3.8 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubis-kingdoms/id1243021786/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **137K** | 332 |
| Positive reviews | 24.8% of reviews | **43.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#157** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PopCap](https://appshunter.io/developer/284832145) | [iwin, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/317224675) |

## What reviewers say

### Bejeweled Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bejeweled-classic/id479536744)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Free · Family, #187 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Engage in a classic gem-matching puzzle experience with multiple game modes and special gems. Compete for high scores, earn achievements, and utilize helpful boosts to enhance your gameplay.

**Highlights:** Six breathtaking game modes, Special gems like Flame, Star, and Hypercubes, Collect Bejeweled badges and achievements, Compete on Game Center leaderboards, Utilize Boosts for higher scores, Hints on demand for finding matches

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Shuffle Boosts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Time Bonus Boosts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Freeze Boosts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Third-Party Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Unlimited Poker Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 PowerGem SuperBoosts | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Wildcard SuperBoosts | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Reset SuperBoosts | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Digger SuperBoosts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Butterfly Boost Pack | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Relaxing and soothing visuals
- 💎 Classic gem-matching experience
- 🕹️ Variety of game modes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Frequent ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes, freezes, and glitches
- 🔄 Progress loss and account resets
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Poker mode not opening
- Butterfly game issues with spider capture
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Gem placement and cascade bugs

**Requested features**

- Restore previous purchase option
- Unlimited play without ads
- Improved leaderboards and achievements
- Additional game modes (e.g., Quest, Ice Storm)


### Cubis Kingdoms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubis-kingdoms/id1243021786)

Restore a cursed kingdom by making strategic matches of three-dimensional cubes. Collect elements, use power-ups, and overcome obstacles across hundreds of levels. Rebuild habitats and bring back the kingdom's inhabitants to its former glory.

**Highlights:** Unique 3D match-3 gameplay, Collect elements to restore the kingdom, Power-ups and obstacles, 200 levels across 6 regions, Boss battles, Swap cubes in queue, Element spawning mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Games | $4.99 | per month |
| All Access Subscriptions | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Cute and charming characters
- 🚀 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall to access full game
- 🐛 Frequent ads and limited free play
- 🤔 Lack of progression or replay value
- 🔍 Unclear when the game ends

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes on certain levels
- No ads available after a certain point

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content updates
- Implement a reset/restart option
- Improve tutorial and onboarding experience
- Provide cross-device sync for progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bejeweled Classic free?

Bejeweled Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cubis Kingdoms free?

Cubis Kingdoms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bejeweled Classic or Cubis Kingdoms?

Bejeweled Classic is rated higher. Bejeweled Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 137K ratings, while Cubis Kingdoms averages 3.8 from 332 ratings.

### Do Bejeweled Classic or Cubis Kingdoms have ads?

Bejeweled Classic shows ads; Cubis Kingdoms does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bejeweled Classic or Cubis Kingdoms?

Bejeweled Classic ships an update every 3 months, and Cubis Kingdoms weekly. Most recently, Bejeweled Classic was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cubis Kingdoms on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*